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Q&As
Use of Externs in Occupational Therapy
Question: Who are clinical externs? Answer: As described in the Ministry of Health’s document Enhanced Extern Program Guide 4.0 October 2021 (oha.com), “externs are clinical learners who are…
Case Studies
Should OTs transport clients in personal vehicles?
Luna is an occupational therapist working with Rumel, a client trying to return to work after a traumatic incident. Rumel witnessed a pedestrian struck by the bus he…
Q&As
Advertising with Testimonials and Google Reviews
Question: I understand that client testimonials are not allowed when advertising occupational therapy services, but what about Google reviews? Answer: Occupational therapists are required to follow the Ontario…
Case Studies
Documenting Group Interventions
Stella works for a community organization providing occupational therapy services in clients’ homes. As part of the organization’s community outreach, they asked her to develop and run group…
Q&As
Managing Unavoidable Conflicts of Interest
Question: I live in a smaller community and work as the only occupational therapist at the primary health team clinic. Sometimes I am asked to see a client…
Case Studies
Can Two Occupational Therapists Provide Treatment to One Client at the Same Time?
Jasmin is an occupational therapist (OT) who works in an outpatient neurorehabilitation program. She has been working with Mr. Brodie, a client who is recovering from brain aneurysm…
Q&As
Provisional Registration and Psychotherapy
Question: I hold a provisional registration certificate. Can I practice psychotherapy? Answer: The Standard for Psychotherapy, 2023 (coto.org) states that an occupational therapist must hold a general certificate…
Q&As
Consent for Occupational Therapy Service in Schools
Occupational therapists working in schools may be delivering service under different models of care depending on factors such as employer, location, and funding source. The College often receives…
Q&As
Occupational therapy billing practices
Occupational therapists are expected to: Engage in fair, equitable and transparent billing practices. Communicate any fees and related information upfront to the client. Follow the requirements set out…
Case Studies
Advertising in Occupational Therapy Practice
Riley is starting a private practice to provide occupational therapy services to children and families. She is planning to provide individualized services and start a group therapy program…
Case Studies
Occupational Therapists Providing Education or Training of Recommendations to Others
Rebecca is an occupational therapist working in home and community care. She receives a referral to assess a client’s ability to transfer using a mechanical lift and provide…
Q&As
Co-signing Occupational Therapist Assistants’ Documentation
Question: Am I required to co-sign the occupational therapist assistant's (OTA) documentation?Answer: No. However, an occupational therapist must review their OTA's documentation as part of the communication and…
Case Studies
Recording Occupational Therapy Sessions
The practice consultant receives a call from Esther, an occupational therapist working in the community, to discuss a client's request to record an occupational therapy session. Esther wonders…
Q&As
Client wants to make a complaint to the College
Question: What should I do if my client tells me they want to make a complaint to the College? Answer: If a concern or issue arises during or…
Case Studies
Requests from Clients to Sign Forms and Documents
Occupational therapists (OTs) are often asked by clients and other stakeholders to complete forms and documents as part of the occupational therapy service. Examples: Melissa is an occupational…
Webinars & Podcasts
Webinar: Culture, Equity and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQy12CVGHyg On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario had a webinar to discuss our new "Culture, Equity, & Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice"…
Case Studies
Managing Team Disagreements
Dayne is an occupational therapist on an acute general medicine unit who will be going on vacation for a week. He reviews his caseload with Aspen, the program…
Case Studies
Lessons from an In-Home Assessment Complaint
Amanda is an occupational therapist and acts as an independent assessor for an insurance company. She receives a referral to assess for attendant care services in the home…
Q&As
Updating your information
Question: What are the consequences of not updating my information with the College? Answer: If you have not updated your information within the required timeframe and this is…
Case Studies
Considerations when recommending a power recliner lift chair
You are a community occupational therapist who received a referral to complete a home safety assessment for 78-year-old Mr. Haddad who had a recent cardiac event. Mr. Haddad…
Case Studies
Assessing risks with a power recliner lift chair
You are an occupational therapist who receives a referral to complete a home safety assessment for Mrs. C. Mrs. C is 70 years old, has arthritis in both…
Q&As
Termination of Employment
Question: What should I expect when I have been terminated from my employer?Answer: If you have been terminated, your employer may have informed the College. A report by…
Case Studies
Checklist for starting a private practice
Devon is interested in starting a private occupational therapy practice to work with people experiencing concussion and other acquired brain injuries. Starting the business is very exciting but…
Case Studies
What should I do when a client discloses domestic abuse?
Joleen is an occupational therapist in a professional practice leadership role for a home and community agency. Since the staff have resumed more in-person sessions, Joleen has noticed…
Q&As
Frequency of documentation in the clinical record
Question: How often should an occupational therapist be documenting in the clinical record?Answer: It depends. Using clinical judgement is important in determining the frequency of your documentation. How…
Q&As
Am I Practising?
Question: I am an occupational therapist who has moved into a new role. The job title is not occupational therapist. How do I know if I am practising…
Webinars & Podcasts
All Things Privacy with Kate Dewhirst: Info for Regulated Health Professionals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufIjBa3cedk This is a recording of the June 24, 2021 webinar with health lawyer and health privacy expert Kate Dewhirst. Kate discusses changes to the Personal Health Information…
Case Studies
Requests for private practice follow up with clients
Mark works in a local hospital with people recovering from a recent stroke. Sometimes clients or their families will ask Mark if he can continue to provide rehabilitation…
Q&As
Appointment Book for Clinical Sessions
Question: Do I have to keep the appointment book that I use to book clinical sessions? Answer: No. If the information is adequately summarized in the clinical record,…
Case Studies
Professional boundaries and social media
Blair is an occupational therapist who owns a private practice in hand therapy and has a large Instagram following. Blair uses a professional account, which is open to…
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